Steve Turnipseed, president, The Villages Florida Native Plant Society, was interviewed by the Daily Sun. At the bottom of this page is a link to a video showing the transistion of his yard from builder's generic landscaping to beautiful Florida natives.
The actual article is posted as a graphic, but may be difficult to read. See link at the bottom of the page.
Main Points:
- About his yard - somethings is always in bloom, over 100 species of native plants
- Florida Native Plant Society - Steve started The Villages Chapter
- Regular Monthly Meeting
Day: Fourth Friday of each month (except December)
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Location:Big Cypress Recreation Center 3110 Hendry Drive, The Villages, Florida. 32163 - Chapter's goals
- Concern for water conservation
- Difficulty of growing turf grass
- University of Florida, Sumter County Extension Office agrees with Steve
- Benefits of growing native plants
- Conserving water
- Protect water quality
- Restore habitats
- Provide food and shelter for native wildlife
- Decrease use of supplemental irrigation, pesticides and fertilizers
- The Villages Community Development Districts are getting involved
- Native Plant Buffer on ponds
- Support the survival of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds
- Attract wildlife
Lloyd Singeton, Sumter County Extension Agent, and Steve Turnipseed, President of The Villages Florida Native Plant Society Chapter President, admire a myrtle oak growing in his yard.
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Video Link